Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended-range version of the Fatah-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, marking another major development in the country’s strategic weapons programme.
The Pakistan Army conducted the test on Tuesday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. The military said the Fatah-2 Extended Range system is equipped with advanced navigation technology and modern avionics.
According to ISPR, the missile is designed to engage deep targets with high precision. It also features a unique flight trajectory and manoeuvrability that the military says can help it overcome enemy missile defence systems.
The extended-range capability is expected to increase the Pakistan Army’s reach and strengthen its ability to strike distant targets.
The test launch was witnessed by the Commander Army Rocket Force Command, senior military officers, and scientists and engineers involved in the missile programme.
The Army Rocket Force commander praised the technical expertise and dedication of the teams responsible for developing the weapon system.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who serves as Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, and the services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful test.
The launch came only days after Pakistan tested an extended version of the domestically developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile.
ISPR said the Fatah-4 also uses advanced avionics and navigational systems and is capable of engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision.
The latest test highlights Pakistan’s continued investment in missile technology and long-range precision strike capabilities.
